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WELLS FARGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

This Index is a float adjusted, capitalization-weighted Index that is intended to measure the performance of all BDC that are listed on NYSE or NASDAQ & satisfy specified market capitalization & other eligibility requirements.To qualify as a BDC, the company must be registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission & have elected to be regulated as a BDC under the Investment Comp Act of 1940.

Fund Summary for BDCS

ETRACS WELLS FARGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Fund linked to the Wells Fargo Business Development Company Index due April 26, 2041 is designed to track an investment in the Index, and may pay a variable quarterly coupon linked to the cash distributions associated with the underlying BDC constituents, less investor fees.

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